Northern Futures
Read the full outcome
Detail of outcome
This draft communiqué summarises the common themes that emerged in response to the Northern Futures consultation. It also sets out a blueprint for growth for debate at the Northern Futures Summit on November 6 2014.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The government is asking for people’s ideas and thoughts in response to the following question:
“How do we build on the strengths in the north to create an economic core in the heart of the region that can compete with the biggest cities and regions in the world?”
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced the call for ideas on 4 July 2014 during a speech in Leeds.
The Northern Futures Summit will take place on 6 November 2014 to debate some of the themes that have emerged.
Watch the live stream or get involved by rating your favourite idea.
You can also follow Northern Futures on Twitter at @North_Futures or use #NorthernFutures.
Updates to this page
Published 4 July 2014Last updated 5 November 2014 + show all updates
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Added Northern Futures Summit draft communiqué document.
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First published.